And what have I come up with? Well it was difficult. I hadn’t realized how hard it would be to choose 3 plants so I am putting this post up now, before I change my mind ….. again!

My first choice is Bamboo – and probably Golden Grove Bamboo (Phyllostachys aureosulcata spectabilis).

And what have I come up with? Well it was difficult. I hadn’t realized how hard it would be to choose 3 plants so I am putting this post up now, before I change my mind ….. again!

My first choice is Bamboo – and probably Golden Grove Bamboo (Phyllostachys aureosulcata spectabilis).

I have chosen this to give some structure and sound and I enjoy the yellow of the young canes.  I also thought that growing a clump of bamboo may be useful for making things, tent poles, fishing rods etc.

My Second choice is Hellebore – and my reasoning is that the leaves would add interest all year. The flowers are a welcome early season flower.   The flowers also look beautiful as they die and go over.

My third choice has to involve scent and colour, so it is the sweet pea.  A plant that gives me such delight through the summer, and if I was on the desert island for a while, I could save the seed and have sweet peas every year.

So thanks go to Shirl for hosting the challenge, she has set up Mr. Linky – so pop over to her blog and check out everyone’s must have “desert island plants”.

Thanks must also go to Easygardener – who left a comment on yesterdays post, which was my inspiration for this comic